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The Day of the Camel
As Ali's popularity grows, so grows the jealousy of Ayesha (I-Sha). Fatima is married to Ali and has borne children, something that Ayesha has been unable to do, which has only complicated the problem. She was the child bride of Mahomet, widowed by his death shortly after her reaching womanhood.
Ali will become fourth Caliph after the death of Mahomet. He could have won this office sooner, but he wants to save bloodshed. Ali, of all Mahomets successors, is remembered for his honesty and concern for his people. Abu Bekr has compiled the first writing of the Koran. Ali would be the last allowed to make changes in it. Othman, third Caliph, is the least effective of all the rulers. His reign ended by assassination around 652.
In the turn of events Ayesha has become Ali's most virulent enemy. During the turbulent years after Othman's death, Moawyah, a tribesman of Ali, attempts to assume claim to the caliphate.
In the battle that follows between the forces of Ali and Moawyah, Ali is winning. Moawyah has been captured and the tide has turned for Ali.
Across the field comes Ayesha, mounted on a beautiful camel. She attempts to turn the victory to Moawyah's tribesmen. She fails and is captured. The rift in the family of Ali and Moawyah remains to this day.
Note:
Procession to Caliphates:
- Abu Bekr - 632-634
- Omar - 634-644
- Othman - 644-652
- Ali - 656-661
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